Description
Designed for students whose primary language is other than English. Focus on comprehending challenging industrial and job-related materials. Exploration of various reference sources and practice suggested proofreading techniques to assist with on-the-job document production.
AN ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE REGISTRATION.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
• Use a dictionary and other resources to answer questions about spelling, syllabication, pronunciation, parts of speech, and definitions
• identify ways to improve spelling and the use of words that are commonly confused or misused
• select appropriate synonyms for words or ideas
• apply proofreading procedures in comparing documents
• use proofreaders' marks to identify changes in the text
• explain the relationships between main ideas and supporting details in business-related passages